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Round Table China

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Jan 25, 2024 • 28min

Do annual company parties still matter?

The podcast hosts, along with guest Josh Cotterill, discuss the tradition of annual company parties in China and the pressure employees feel to perform. They also explore the shifting attitudes towards these parties among young people, focusing on their desire for authenticity and inclusivity. Additionally, the episode explores the fascination behind street names and the historical significance they hold in different countries, including Britain's interesting and sometimes vulgar street names.
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Jan 25, 2024 • 23min

Transforming living spaces for better elderly care

Josh Cotterill, an expert in innovative home renovations across China, discusses how China is reshaping the living spaces of its senior citizens. Topics include personalized plans and subsidies for elderly individuals, in-house care services and home renovations, mental health and the role of care services, and innovative approaches to elderly care such as smart home systems and robotics.
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Jan 24, 2024 • 28min

AI key is the first big change to keyboards in decades

Guest Josh Cotterill joins the show to discuss Microsoft's new AI Copilot key on keyboards, exploring its potential usefulness and the skepticism towards personality tests. They highlight the strengths of introverts, introduce the AI co-pilot key, and discuss its impact on personal computing, including job displacement and real-time translation.
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Jan 24, 2024 • 23min

Pill price showdown, online vs. offline

Podcast hosts and guests discuss the price gap between traditional and online pharmacies, exploring regulations and struggles faced by brick and mortar pharmacies in the UK and China, complexities of prescription charges in different regions, pricing policies for pharmaceuticals in China, impact of e-commerce on the pharmacy industry, and the importance of pharmacies in the community.
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Jan 23, 2024 • 28min

Balancing convenience and compassion in cold weather deliveries

A cold wave in China prompts a debate on ordering food delivery in extreme weather, considering the well-being and livelihoods of delivery workers. The chapter explores new policies for drivers, the power of online conversations in advocating for empathy, and challenges the stigma surrounding male vulnerability.
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Jan 23, 2024 • 25min

The risky business of crypto ETFs

Join Heyang, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates on a rollercoaster ride discussing the recent approval of Bitcoin ETFs by American regulators and the risks involved. They explore the potential of crypto ETFs, market volatility, and the impact of cryptocurrency scandals. Investor perspectives on the gamble of investing in cryptocurrency are also discussed.
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Jan 22, 2024 • 28min

Mickey Mouse entered public domain

Experts in copyright law, animation history, and contemporary art discuss the implications of Mickey Mouse entering the public domain after 95 years. They explore the significance of works in the public domain, the complexities of AI and copyright, the importance of emotional stability, and the future of humanity in relation to artificial intelligence.
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Jan 22, 2024 • 25min

How can creative minds and refined taste in art be nurtured through education?

An expert in aesthetic education, Laiming, discusses the significance of aesthetic education in developing creativity and the role of schools and parents in implementing and supporting it. The chapter explores the concept of beauty, the need for personalized art courses, and promoting aesthetic education in rural areas. They also discuss their experience with aesthetic education in elementary school, the importance of a universally accepted standard of beauty, and overcoming challenges in promoting aesthetic education through changing textbooks and teacher training.
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Jan 19, 2024 • 28min

Do you have 'Textual People-Pleasing Syndrome?'

Guests Niu Honglin, Li Yi, and Josh Cotterill discuss 'Textual People-Pleasing Syndrome' in online communication. They explore language use and cultural nuances, the impact of the syndrome, and coping strategies. The podcast also highlights an entertaining travel reality show and rediscovering The Beatles' story.
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Jan 19, 2024 • 25min

From clicks to trips: Tourism bureaus' digital-physical crossover

Experts in the tourism industry and tourism bureau representatives discuss the competition between tourism bureaus in different regions of China. Topics include social media promotions, unique attractions, and intriguing campaigns like a diamond giveaway competition. The role of government officials, netizens, and social media in tourism promotion is also explored.

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